Sports

Goan Football Cup 2025 Unites Communities in London, Sets New Records


The Goan Football Cup 2025 concluded on a high in London, attracting record participation with 28 men’s teams and 3 women’s teams. Wilred United Goa’s women’s team made history, while the event blended sport, culture, and community spirit.

Goan Personalities

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated at CM Pramod Sawant’s Residence with MLAs Michael Lobo and Rodolfo Fernandes


Festive cheer filled the air at Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s residence on Ganesh Chaturthi as MLAs Michael Lobo and Rodolfo Fernandes joined in the traditional Ghumat Arti, celebrating Goa’s cultural heritage.

EduConnect

St. John of the Cross High School Celebrates 60 Glorious Years with Inter-School “Ghumat Arti” Competition


To commemorate its 60th anniversary, St. John of the Cross High School, Sanquelim, hosted an inter-school “Ghumat Arti” competition for Bicholim and Sattari Taluka — blending tradition, student talent, and community spirit in a vibrant celebration of legacy and learning.

Events in Goa

Artist Kalidas Satardekar Honours Varsha Usgaonkar with Portrait Ahead of Lifetime Achievement Award


Renowned Goan artist Kalidas Satardekar paid tribute to celebrated actress Varsha Usgaonkar by presenting her with a specially crafted portrait. The presentation took place during the announcement of her Lifetime Achievement Award by the Entertainment Society of Goa, marking a moment of cultural pride and artistic celebration.

International

First-Ever Ekvottachem Fest Unites Leicester’s Goans in a Celebration of Culture and Community


History will be made in Leicester on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, as the city hosts the inaugural Ekvottachem Fest — a grassroots, community-powered celebration of Goan unity. Curated by global cultural champion Festakar Marius Fernandes, the event promises an evening of music, dance, storytelling, and tradition at John Bosco Hall, marking a vibrant chapter in the UK Goan diaspora’s cultural journey.